Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
Midfielder #16
Age 32 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria is a above average DRIBBLER for Athletic Club. Evidence: 1.7 Dribbles/90.
Also shows: above average ENFORCER (2.6 Tackles/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (89/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 18%
Weight 27%
Experience 91%
vs La Liga
Height 14%
Weight 18%
Experience 87%
Traits
VETERAN DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 81
Shooting 38
Defense 69
Workrate 89
Passing 33
Key Strength 89 Workrate
Area to Watch 33 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Girona 3-0 Athletic Club | 92' | 7.5 | - | - | 35 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona | ' | - | - | - | 34 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Athletic Club | 59' | 6.9 | - | - | 39 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Athletic Club 2-1 Elche | 98' | 7.5 | - | - | 78 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Oviedo 1-2 Athletic Club | 66' | 6.3 | - | - | 58 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Athletic Club 4-2 Levante | 76' | 7.6 | - | 1 | 80 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Sevilla 1-1 Girona | 76' | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 60 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-1 Real Sociedad | 49' | 8.9 | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Athletic Club 2-3 Sporting CP | 66' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Atalanta 2-3 Athletic Club | 33' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Mallorca 3-2 Athletic Club | 76' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club | 60' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol | 57' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Celta Vigo 2-0 Athletic Club | 96' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain | 78' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Real Betis | 66 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Getafe vs Athletic Club | 49 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Villarreal | 63 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Osasuna | 40 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club | 65 |
| May 03, 2026 | Alaves vs Athletic Club | 28 |
| May 10, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Valencia | 29 |
| May 13, 2026 | Espanyol vs Athletic Club | 56 |
| May 17, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo | 35 |
| May 24, 2026 | Real Madrid vs Athletic Club | 73 |
Player Market Value
Track Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q4'23)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
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Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta is Athletic Club’s Silver Engine. A seasoned veteran with seven career honours, including the 2023/2024 Copa del Rey title, he has evolved into the tactical heartbeat of the team. His journey back to Bilbao marks the peak of a career defined by resilience and professional growth across Spain's top divisions.
Operating with a hybrid profile that blends non-stop running with defensive grit, he has successfully earned the ENFORCER badge this season. Through 19 appearances and 1239 minutes of pitch time, he has been maintaining a consistent level of performance that provides essential Balance to the midfield. A standout Workrate score of 87 underlines his tireless nature, backed by 2.6 tackles per 90 minutes and a high success rate in ground duels. While his primary focus remains defensive stability, his recent goal contribution highlights an ability to impact the Stakes of a match when pushing forward into the final third.
Despite a market value of €3M that reflects his senior status, his influence remains pivotal for the club's stability. In a high-Intensity league, Galarreta’s reliable distribution and ball-winning capabilities ensure that Athletic Club remains competitive in every local derby and crucial league fixture as they push for the top of the table.